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Unfortunately v121 had a serious bug in it which causes all downloaded files to be corrupted. This means:

V122 cannot be auto-updated to! You need to download installer (windowsmac) ! If you try to update, your cobalt install will be corrupted. Just reinstall! =D

Hello again! This time we have focused mainly on fixing bugs in v121. When taking this long between updates many things get changed and unfortunately some rather bad ones slipped by, the most annoying one being the broken autoupdater in v121. This should now be fixed, along with a bunch of other things!

Hit the jump for the full change-log

Change Log

Alterations:

Nano gas now heals when it reaches the target and not before.

Nerfed pipe gun slightly

Reduced revolver and cobra recoil slightly

Simplified jetbike interface for now.

Increased the no-effect temperature area. -10 to +30 does create any temperature effect,

Air-bomb no longer has self destruct by default. Now shows weapons on actor when used.

Hey, I haven’t actually played the game yet, but I figured I should give you a heads up about this. I run Cobalt on Windows 7, 64 bit. The game is failing to load or save any profiles. All of my profiles still exist, in My Documents, but they do not show up in game. So I created a new one, named “teST” in game, to see if they had moved. I could not find a file named that anywhere, and when I restarted the game, the “teST’ profile was gone.

I just downloaded the most recent Cobalt installer (v122 mentioned above) and it said there was an update available. I clicked “Update Now” and it started updating. However… it got to the SoundCredits.txt and had an error: “Error while downloading update: Unable to parse response”, then the file progress changed to -1%. The total progress was 80%. I don’t think the updating is fixed with this new installer either… I’m using a MacBook Air. OS X 10.8.4

I mean, I can still click play and it works. Just wondering about this “fake” update. Also, I’m experiencing these glitches where it will freeze, and then my whole computer will reboot. And sometimes the screensaver goes on even while I’m playing. Can you please fix this? Thanks in advance! I’m using a MacBook Air. OS X 10.8.4

Can’t download right now for internet reasons, but with the whole Profiles working, I’m inclined to infer that means statistics are now back – do they merge with the statistics some of us have now gained in v121, or does one overwrite the other, because I’m rather proud of what I have, now.

I’ve opened the Cobalt.dmg and it comes up with the Cobalt.app and the applications folder I’ve tried opening the app from the screen and it wont open. I’ve dragged it to a different folder and it still wont work. I’ve put it in the applications folder and it still wont work.

I’ve opened the Cobalt.dmg and it comes up with the Cobalt.app and the applications folder I’ve tried opening the app from the screen and it wont open. I’ve dragged it to a different folder and it still wont work. I’ve put it in the applications folder and it still wont work.

Have I done something wrong or did I just waste 276MBs of internet twice?

Ripia: Maybe =(. There were two problems. 1. v121 updater didnt work, and when we updated to v122b, the wrong mac executable was in the update repos, so some people might have gotten the old v121 executable AGAIN, which means you would have to re add the app from the v122 dmg and update again if you still have that downloaded.

Downloading again did fix the “fake” update, but I’m still experiencing some crashes. I posted the error screens on my website here: http://tinyurl.com/oju7e7b … along with some descriptions of the problems.

I was wondering if there was any way to change just the controller controls? Because the last time I played multiplayer with my friend, we used a PS3 controller and the controls for it kinda sucked. (No offence) So is there any way to change just them.

Found a bug at the bird temple survival map in 122c version !
Everything starts out fine but as the time passes every mob(birds, mushrooms, metal-faces) turns orange like it is receiving fire damage ! Despite that i have not spotted any other malfunction in the game as far as I am concerned so GREAT JOB people !

I’ve just downloaded the new c version and still does not work at all. I see other people have gotten it to work so it might be either the mac version doesn’t work or theres a problem with my computer.

I just wanted to point out that many of the default maps (Oasis for example) do not have the proper shield belt + battery combo, meaning that even though you can pick up a battery, it does not load onto the character. I imagine this is simply the result of leaving the original settings after switching over to the new shields. Not a huge issue, but should probably be addressed since its an easy fix.

@miniluigi008 I don’t think so. I deleted/redownloaded the launcher and it crashes immediately. I suppose Cobalt could be storing some files in some other folder. I think I can also conjure up some crash reports.

I think I fixed my computer-crashing issue while playing Cobalt! It turned out to be my PRAM; so I reset it. Everything seems to be running smoothly now, except for the occasional cobalt-crash (I already sent you the screenshots.) Now that my computer doesn’t crash, Cobalt is so much more enjoyable! Thanks for making such an awesome game and please keep improving it and adding new things! And if you don’t mind me asking, how do you create actor spawners in the level editor? I see them but I don’t see an option for what actor to spawn or at what interval.

I don’t mean to hammer on about updates, but v121 was supposed to mark the return of regular updates, and we are a few weeks out, now… All I’m asking for is news or something along those lines; what new and exciting things are happening, hm?

I am also wondering about the updates because right now it doesn’t work for my mac and i would like to buy it cheap before it gets to be more. Is the new update going to be relatively soon and will it have the Mac 10.6 fix? Thanks

At least verify that you’re still around and working. This worries me that all development on Cobalt has been quit because I haven’t seen any updates on twitter or on http://www.playcobalt.com, or even on the status of the updates. This kind of “blackout” behavior where you disconnect from the world seems unprofessional. I know you are small and independent, but what makes you great is the quality of the games you make. Not posting on social media is not classy.

I spoke to thewreck the other day, and he gave me some pointers on using the editor. I’m assuming there’s still progress happening, or why would he bother?

We’ve had longer breaks than this in between updates, though I’m not sure if there’s been longer breaks without a heads up from the devs but I’d say so.
I wouldn’t just assume all work has stopped.
One, hope and faith is always a good thing to have, and personally, I don’t want to see this wonderful game do down the sink.
I imagine there’s been enough pre-orders, so I wouldn’t say money is a problem and they’ve gained from other games. I reckon there’s just been a snag in production, something particularly difficult, and full attention has been given to that.

Hope and faith guys. I’m sure that a game with such a positive reception wouldn’t just go away like this.

Hello. Sorry but I am not a Cobalt expert. Are the last four gametypes (Co-op, adverture, etc.) not yet implemented, or only avaliable in Online mode? And does online bode affect anything at the moment, considering (with Xbox controllers and the USB wireless dongle) you can have up to four players?

When you respond, please ‘reply’ to me so I get emailed. Even if I don’t I’ll come back and check in a few minutes.

Also, if any of you Cobalt game designers are reading this, I would like to say two things;
1. Thank you very much!
2. We all appreciate your work!

Guys, how do I fix this error! ” C:\Program Files\Oxeye Games\Cobalt\XINPUT1_3.dll is either not designed to run on Window or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support ” Cobalt.exe – Bad Image. Just one step away from the game! Help me with this error. Email me at mijwalnawaz@hotmail.com